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Glenfarclas Cask Strength, The Spirit of Independence 25 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #130, 1996, 57.1%
Glenfarclas

Glenfarclas Cask Strength, The Spirit of Independence 25 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #130, 1996, 57.1%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 22
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Glenfarclas 1971 Cask Strength Glenfarclas is considered by many to be one of the finest distilleries in Speyside. Its direct-fired stills produce a heavy single malt that is almost exclusively matured in Jerez sherry casks. The distillery focuses on single malt over blends, and a cool microclimate around the distillery that means that their casks are particularly stingy to the "angels," resulti ...

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Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Fruity and intense, strong aroma of sherry and dried fruits. Notes of broth and leather are present. Licorice provides further spice. Chocolate emerges and rounds off the aroma with oak.
Palate
Sweet and delicate, intense taste of raisins, dates, and cherries. Chocolate and wood emerge. Leather and tobacco introduce the finish.
Finish
Medium long and spicy. The Scotch Whisky bids farewell spicy and creamy, leaving notes of cherries and chocolate.
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 1,430.90
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
130
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
The Spirit of Independence
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fruity and intense, strong aroma of sherry and dried fruits. Notes of broth and leather are present. Licorice provides further spice. Chocolate emerges and rounds off the aroma with oak.
Palate
Sweet and delicate, intense taste of raisins, dates, and cherries. Chocolate and wood emerge. Leather and tobacco introduce the finish.
Finish
Medium long and spicy. The Scotch Whisky bids farewell spicy and creamy, leaving notes of cherries and chocolate.
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